COVID-19 has put a stop to life as we know it, forcing companies, governments, and individuals to adapt at breakneck speed. Business leaders are being encouraged to look at their infrastructure, production, and marketing with fresh eyes, and put them to work in innovative and unconventional ways – mirroring t...

By providing transport to interviews and offices through its 'Car to Work' scheme, Renault has helped people find jobs, and won an award at Cannes Lions. 'Car to Work' won in the festival's Sustainable Development Goals category, designed to promote campaigns that benefit the environment and society.

With youth unemployment in China reaching record highs, graduates are increasingly opting for vocational training to give themselves a fighting chance in a crowded job market. The shift suggests a glaring mismatch between the Chinese education system and the current labour market.

With rapid technological advancement in AI and automation, it’s clear that career paths are not going to be as linear as they used to be. Pressured by the cost of living crisis, people are looking into upskilling, side hustles, and rethinking how their education will aid them in future careers, while employers are looking for multifaceted, ‘Swiss army knife’ employees who can adapt to rapidly changing work environments.

How is Japan’s shrinking, ageing population impacting locals’ decisions? Are government efforts to regulate work hoursactuallyleading to shifts in Japan’s notoriously overworked society? This Cultural Snapshot uses local stats to explore the behavioural norms shared by people in Japan in 2024.